Monday · events, births, deaths, and who was alive.
October 22 1962
Cuban Missile Crisis Begins
politicsPresident Kennedy announced the discovery of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba and imposed a naval blockade, bringing the world to the brink of nuclear war.
Washington, D.C., USA / Cuba
Notable people alive on this date, sorted by most days lived (top 20).
Notable animals alive on this date.
Brands and companies already founded by this date.
Notable books already in print.
Films already out by this date.
French-Australian rugby union player · b. 1981
Days alive
1
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German actress (1866-1965) · 1866–1965
Days lived
36,105
German astronomer (1870-1964) · 1870–1964
Days lived
34,268
German poet, journalist and author (1872-1966) · 1872–1966
Days lived
34,062
Pinta Island tortoise · 1910–2012
Days lived
37,431
Conglomerate / Investments · b. 1839
Days since founding
45,220
Romance/Satire Book · b. 1813
Days in print
54,689
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